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Revisiting How to Stand Up for Voting Rights (with Andrea Hailey)

Nov 5, 2024

Andrea Hailey, CEO of Vote.org, dives into the crucial relationship between voting rights and economic prosperity. She highlights how restrictive policies harm marginalized communities and undermines democracy. Hailey shares tools to enhance voter access, particularly focusing on youth participation trends. The conversation also emphasizes the power of businesses in promoting voting rights. With democracy feeling fragile, she discusses the importance of grassroots movements and the active role every citizen plays in safeguarding our electoral processes.

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Andrea Hailey

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Quick takeaways

Voting rights are vital for democracy and economic prosperity, highlighting how political inclusion fosters broader economic inclusion for all citizens.

Initiatives by corporations to support voting access and civic engagement can play a crucial role in defending democratic rights and enhancing voter participation.

Deep dives

The Connection Between Voting Rights and Economic Prosperity

Voting rights are closely tied to economic prosperity, as data suggests that political inclusion leads to economic inclusion. The podcast emphasizes that robust economic arrangements for the general populace depend on a political system that responds to their needs. Historical evidence is presented, showcasing how voting rights were often granted reluctantly, primarily to prevent unrest rather than through benevolence. This argument highlights the imperative that economic policies must reflect the interests of a broader public to ensure sustainable economic growth.

Intro

3min

Voting Rights and Economic Prosperity

5min

Voter Registration and Participation Trends

20min

Empowering Democracy Through Corporate Engagement

3min

The Personal Call to Defend Democracy

4min

Voting is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, yet access to the ballot is increasingly under threat in America. No matter who wins the Presidential race, it should be a priority to strengthen and expand accessible and secure voting. This election day, we’re revisiting a conversation we had in 2021 with Andrea Hailey, CEO of Vote.org, where we unpack the ongoing fight for voting rights and discuss how restrictive policies disproportionately impact marginalized communities. Hailey shares insights into the tools and strategies we can all use to ensure that every American has an equal voice at the polls. She also explains why voting access matters more than ever and how we can stand up for democracy by defending the right to vote.

This episode originally aired on October 21, 2021.

Andrea Hailey is the CEO of Vote.org, the nation’s largest nonpartisan digital voter engagement organization.

Twitter: @votedotorg

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